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SOLD: Cae Ffynnon £120,000 Freehold

Description

Cae Ffynnon, named because of the ancient well (ffynnon - well) is a large meadow land with some well established trees on its borders. Its borders are marked in aqua marine and are clearly visible.

It is accessed up a newly built track from the main parking area. At the top there is a turning circle and space for a vehicle to park.

The southern meadow which gives access to the meadowland, is a well drained sloping open field, suitable for camping or grazing accessed from the main parking area.

The north eastern field is a lovely gently sloping open meadow, full of wild flowers in the summer and fringed with mature beech, ash and oak to name a few. It's borders are fenced. Where they are double fenced next to a neighbouring meadow, the boundary is to the centre of mature tree growth. The area is mostly south facing and gets sun all the day around. It's perfect for grazing, camping, planting woodland or even a One Planet Development project.

The north western field is where the ancient well is to be found. Originally, according to the local farmer, this was a collection point for the water running off the hill. Marked on OS maps it's clearly visible and could be an interesting restoration project as currently it only occasionally has water. This area is also mostly southern facing and gently sloping. The fence line between the south and north area has a small water ditch running along it.

To the west there is a smaller field which neighbours the house. This stretches south to the main parking area and a padlocked gate. On this field there is an old stone barn which is included in the sale. The barn is currently in need of a lot of renovation, but has the potential to be a great asset to the meadow. Please take great care if you enter the barn.

Cae Ffynnon is a stunning group of small meadows with huge potential for grazing, camping or planting.

The purchasers of the meadow will be asked to enter into a covenant

Trees

This meadowland is bordered with mature trees, some being Oak and Ash. It also has some ancient divisions within the meadow which boast some towering Ash, beautiful for shade on a hot summers day.

There are also blackthorn, willow and beech trees to name a few.

Wildlife

During our work in the woodland we have been lucky enough to see Red Deer grazing outside our tents in the early morning. There are also a few badger dens, some old and some active.

Spring and summer sees numerous butterflies and insects.

The birdlife is diverse, being so close to Moel Bentyrch hill the meadow often has birds of prey frequenting it. We have seen buzzards and we think peregrine falcons must be nesting nearby.

The woodland and fields are full of life the whole year round.

Features

Composed of three main areas, Cae Ffynnon has an open meadowland to the south; this borders the track climbing up to the parking area. The north east meadow is a private meadowland nestled between Moel Bentyrch Hill and a living (fenced) border. It has some very mature ash in the upper centre, the western meadow is where you can find the ancient well, it stretches down to the main parking area.

Onsite is a gorgeous old barn in need of some love.

Access, tracks and footpaths

The access to Cae Ffynnon is via the right of way up the newly laid track leading up from the bottom car parking area. At the top of the slope there is a flat area suitable for a vehicle.

From the vehicle area keeping the boundary fenceline on your right there is an opening ahead which leads into the north, east and western fields of Cae Ffynnon. The boundaries are marked in aqua marine.

A second gateway to the left of the barn opens directly into the small western field.

There are no public footpaths on Cae Ffynnon, but lots of tracks where animals have wandered over the years.

Activities

Behind Cae Ffynnon is Moel Bentyrch hill, and we highly recommend walking to to the top to take in the beautiful rolling countryside views. Also up here have a look for the ancient settlement, perhaps the well on Cae Ffynnon is where they drew their water from?

Llanerfyl is a village and community in Montgomeryshire, Powys, Wales. Located near the River Banwy, the community includes the village of Llanerfyl, several farms and wide tracts of marchland.The village contains St Erfyl's church, rebuilt in 1870. It contains the remnants of a 15th-century shrine. The circular churchyard has in it a gravestone from either the 5th or 6th century possibly commemorating Santess (female saint) Gwerfyl.

In the village please pay a visit to the wonderful cafe and village shop - Y Cwpan Pinc

Nearby is the Cann Office Hotel - Bedrooms, restaurant and take away

Opposite the woodlands is the well maintained Bluebell Park Caravan, for camping and fishing.

The area is full of things to do and places to visit, such as Powys Castle and Rhiw Steam Railway.

Local area and history

Behind the meadowland lies the hill Moel Bentyrch, on which the remains of the Pen y Bwlch ancient settlement can be found. Literally translated this is 'top of the gap', and is accessed through the adjacent open access land.

Locally the area is steeped in drover and farming history. Nearby is St Erfyl's church, named after Erfyl, rebuilt in 1870. It contains the remnants of a 15th-century shrine. The circular churchyard has in it a gravestone from either the 5th or 6th century commemorating the death of a young girl, identified locally and possibly the daughter of Saint Padarn and a cousin of Saint Cadfan.

Wood maps

This wood is now sold, please do not visit the wood without the permission of the owner.

Find this wood

This wood is now sold, please do not visit the wood without the permission of the owner.

Location

  • OS Landranger: OS No. 216
  • Grid ref: SJ 052 091
  • Nearest post code: SY21 0EY
  • GPS coordinates: 52.6726, -3.40072

Location map

Directions

(From the North)

Head to Chester, Wrexham, Oswestry, then Welshpool.

(From the east)

Once in Welshpool follow the A458 to Llanfair Caereinion. From Llanfair Caereinion travel west for 4.5 miles along the A458.

Immediately opposite the turning for the Bluebell Camping and fishing Park, turn right along a small track which will lead you to a general parking space.

This is the parking space from which to walk and view the properties. Please be aware that access to the fields is needed for the farmer, and please do not block parking for the residents of Troed Yr Erwig house. The main wooden gate is currently locked (key will be given to purchasers) but the smaller path gate is open.

Parking for viewing is at SJ 0526 0914

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Cae Ffynnon is accessed through the wooden gates and up the trackway to the east. There is an area at the top of the track which will be the parking area for Cae Ffynnon purchasers.

The main entrance at the top of the track is clearly marked with a removable chain, fencing and woodland signs.

Please be aware that there are sheep in lamb currently grazing on the land.

**We kindly ask that no dogs are taken onto Cae Ffynnon at present and that all gates are left as you find them. Thank you ***

How we support our buyers

Membership of the small woodland owners’ group

£300 for a woodland course of your choice

One year's free membership of the royal forestry society

Please note this wood is owned by woodlands.co.uk.

Our regional managers are often out working in our woodlands, so if you email an offer and want to be sure it has been received, please phone our manager on their mobile phone. The first offer at the stated price which is accepted, whether by phone or email, has priority.

Please take care when viewing as the great outdoors can contain unexpected hazards and woodlands are no exception. You should exercise common sense and caution, such as wearing appropriate footwear and avoiding visiting during high winds.

These particulars are for guidance only and, though believed to be correct, do not form part of any contract. Woodland Investment Management Ltd hereby give notice under section 21 of the Estate Agents Act 1979 of their interest in the land being sold.

Cae Ffynnon is a large quiet meadow land separated into three distinct areas, hidden away from the world with mature tree borders. Cae Ffynnon has a long forgotten well and an old stone barn which if renovated, will add benefits to this sunny south facing meadow.

Managed by Ash Charlwood and Helen Iles

Telephone: 07901 718474

Email: [email protected]